Did IRCC post News TODAY?
- Thread starter Ahmadssha
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The truth is sadder than all of us imagined - IRCC would release the list only when it gets closer to October 20th (or right at this date)
they said "Information on eligibility and the process for travel and entry to Canada for compassionate reasons will be available on October 8, 2020, on the Public Health Agency of Canada’s website, canada.ca/coronavirus. "
they said it about extended family members. No word about it for international students, we are not under "compassionate" category but under reopening of DLI's
anyways, that has no relation to international students. Well, unless the one is not a student and just wants to visit family member for compassionate reasons
If that compassion extended international students then Canada would be in for a massive influx of people trying to immigrate from the third world.
While the COVID-19 pandemic has presented a number of challenges world-wide, Canada’s approach is aimed at protecting the health of Canadians and its residents while minimizing the economic and social impact of the health and travel restrictions. Since March, the Government of Canada has restricted who may travel to Canada, including who may travel here for the purpose of beginning or continuing their studies, provided that certain criteria are met.
The current travel restrictions will remain in effect until October 20, 2020.
On October 2, the Government of Canada announced that changes will be made to travel restrictions affecting international students who wish to travel to Canada for the purpose of beginning or continuing their studies.
Starting October 20, asymptomatic international students may travel to Canada, if meeting the following requirements:
Until your DLI obtains an approved COVID-19 readiness plan, you will not be able to travel to Canada. You are strongly encouraged to check IRCC’s website to confirm that your DLI has an approved COVID-19 readiness plan before you travel.
Before arriving in Canada, travellers must plan for their mandatory 14-day quarantine period which starts on the date they arrive. Government of Canada representatives will conduct health screenings at the time of entry to Canada.
As travellers to Canada, international students will also be asked if they have a suitable place to quarantine on entry where they will:
The current travel restrictions will remain in effect until October 20, 2020.
On October 2, the Government of Canada announced that changes will be made to travel restrictions affecting international students who wish to travel to Canada for the purpose of beginning or continuing their studies.
Starting October 20, asymptomatic international students may travel to Canada, if meeting the following requirements:
- You must be in possession of a valid study permit or letter of introduction; and
- You must be attending a designated learning institution (DLI) with a COVID-19 readiness plan approved by the province or territory.
Until your DLI obtains an approved COVID-19 readiness plan, you will not be able to travel to Canada. You are strongly encouraged to check IRCC’s website to confirm that your DLI has an approved COVID-19 readiness plan before you travel.
Before arriving in Canada, travellers must plan for their mandatory 14-day quarantine period which starts on the date they arrive. Government of Canada representatives will conduct health screenings at the time of entry to Canada.
As travellers to Canada, international students will also be asked if they have a suitable place to quarantine on entry where they will:
- have access to basic necessities, including water, food, medication and heat during the winter months
- won’t have contact with people who:
- are 65 years of age or older
- have underlying medical conditions
- have compromised immune systems
- won’t be in a group or community living arrangement
